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Is State Aid Broken—and Can It Be Fixed?
Each year, some states end up unable to meet demand for financial aid. Some officials are studying how to make their programs more reliable, but that might mean making sacrifices.
U. of Alaska Plans to End Out-of-State Tuition Rates
Where Enrollment Stands as Fall 2026 Approaches
Although six in 10 enrollment leaders said their colleges had met their fall 2026 enrollment goals, that number was lower for small colleges, which also discounted more and relied on campus visits to convert prospective students.
Rice to Give Free Tuition to Students From Families Earning $200K or Less
Nevada Universities Struggle to Fund Native American Tuition Waiver
The state’s tuition waiver program for Native American students has been touted as a success. But Nevada higher ed system leaders say state funding hasn’t kept up with the demand for the program.
Howard Revisits Disenrollment Decision
In a conversation with Inside Higher Ed, Interim President Wayne Frederick said Howard reinstated more than 200 students and outlined changes to improve communication.
New Options Emerge for Disenrolled Howard Students
SUNY, CUNY and U of the District of Columbia are offering support and enrollment opportunities to those affected by Howard’s decision to unenroll 502 incoming students.
Students Using AI to Write Financial Aid Appeals
In a survey, administrators said vague, AI-written appeal letters can be burdensome because they lead to more back-and-forth between families and the financial aid office.